Hardin County taxpayers paid $11,051 in County Sales Tax in July, according to Illinois tax records.
This figure marks a significant increase over the previous month, when County Sales Tax collection stood at $8,546.
Over the past 12 months, Hardin County’s residents have collectively paid a total of $95,856 in County Sales Tax.
The County Sales Tax is a local sales tax imposed on retail sales of goods and services within a specific county. It is one of the primary sources of revenue for county governments, funding a wide range of essential services, including education, infrastructure, public safety, public health, and social services. The average rate imposed in Illinois is around 8.2%.
A 2025 WalletHub study found that Illinois has the highest overall taxes in the U.S., with rates more than 50% higher than the national average. The study estimates that a median household in Illinois pays an effective tax rate of 16.58%, or about $13,099 per year.
| Month | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Month |
|---|---|---|
| July | $11,051 | 29.3% |
| June | $8,546 | 13.9% |
| May | $7,503 | -35.1% |
| April | $11,553 | 53.7% |
| March | $7,516 | 32.5% |
| February | $5,672 | 25% |
| January | $4,536 | -49.6% |
| December 2024 | $9,003 | 5.2% |
| November 2024 | $8,556 | 29.5% |
| October 2024 | $6,609 | -23.6% |
| September 2024 | $8,654 | 30% |
| August 2024 | $6,657 | 10.8% |
| July 2024 | $6,010 | – |
